API Receives Accreditation Of Safety And Sustainability-Focused Certification Programs The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) accreditation of three of its inspector certifications, validating API’s ongoing commitment to deliver world-class programs to support safe and reliable natural gas and oil operations. “Accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board confirms that our certification programs are developed transparently and by consensus to enhance safety and sustainability across the industry,” Senior Vice President for Global Industry Services (GIS) Debra Phillips said. “The recognition gives our programs further validity in both U.S. and international markets as we see participation numbers increase in nearly every region of the world.”